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Yuki F. Kitamura
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
クルーズの静けさに心が溶けた
Dirga Kabila Boatでの4日間は、まるで時間の流れが違う世界に来たようでした。Sebayur Islandの夕暮れ時にカヤックで沖に出た瞬間、水平線がオレンジから紫へと溶けていくのを二人きりで眺めました。夫と訪れたハネムーンでしたが、船内のMaster Suiteのプライバシーと静けさが、自然との一体感をさらに深めてくれました。朝食は毎日デッキで、フレッシュなパッションフルーツとハチミツのトースト。スタッフが気配りで温かいコーヒーをこまめに補充してくれるのは、まさにfive-star service。ただ、Wi-Fiは少し不安定で、Instagramにすぐ写真を上げられなかったのは少しだけ残念。でもそれが逆に、スマホより海を見つめる時間が増えたのかもしれません。Kanawa Islandのシュノーケリングでカラフルなクロールを間近に見たときは、思わず息をのみました。次回はぜひ、drone shotを自分でも撮ってみたい。
Chuyến đi hoàn hảo cùng Dirga Kabila Boat
Tôi đi cùng nhóm nhỏ bạn thân trong một wellness retreat ngắn ngày trên Dirga Kabila Boat – một lựa chọn khá hợp lý cho ai muốn vừa thư giãn vừa có chút adventure. Chúng tôi xuất phát từ Labuan Bajo và hành trình 4 ngày đưa chúng tôi đến Sebayur Island và Manta Point – hai điểm thật sự đáng nhớ. Ở Sebayur, nước trong đến mức chỉ cần đứng trên boong là đã thấy san hô và cá bơi lội phía dưới. Tôi mang theo yoga mat và tập mỗi sáng trên boong chính, cảm giác rất grounding, nhất là khi nghe tiếng gió qua cánh buồm phinisi. Căn Master Suite khá thoải mái, thiết kế mộc nhưng tinh tế, có cửa sổ lớn đón nắng sớm. Nhân viên phục vụ nhẹ nhàng, không làm phiền, nhưng luôn có mặt khi cần – đặc biệt là crew trưởng, người luôn chuẩn bị sẵn nước dừa lạnh sau mỗi lần lặn. Ăn uống theo kiểu family-style, nhiều hải sản tươi, chỉ tiếc là món chay hơi đơn điệu vào ngày thứ ba. Wifi yếu – nhưng thực ra, ai cần online khi đang ở giữa vịnh với một drone shot đẹp như mơ từ trên cao? Tôi dùng drone của mình và crew rất hỗ trợ, thậm chí chỉ chỗ bay an toàn. Một điểm nhỏ: hành trình có thể thêm Taka Makassar, vì nghe nói nơi đó nước đổi màu theo ánh sáng – đáng để thêm nửa ngày. Nhìn chung, đây là một escape đúng nghĩa: ít ồn ào, nhiều không gian và đủ tiện nghi để cảm thấy indulgent mà không mất connection với nature.
Silence and Scale in the East
I came to Komodo chasing scale—geological, biological, emotional. The Dirga Kabila Boat delivered without fanfare. Her 22-meter frame moves through the straits with a quiet authority. We spent two hours at Castle Rock, drifting with the current as reef sharks wove beneath us. The real magic, though, was at Loh Liang. Hiking with a guide who spoke in soft, deliberate phrases, we watched Komodo dragons feed—ancient, unhurried, indifferent. Back on board, the chef had laid out a spice-roasted duck under hurricane lamps. My only note: the evening briefings could be more detailed—our itinerary shifted due to currents, and we weren’t fully informed until morning. But that’s minor. What remains is the image of my wife reading on the bow at sunset, the mast creaking like a living thing, the sea turning molten. We didn’t speak for an hour. Few experiences earn that.
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Zanjabila Kamal
🇳🇿Auckland, NZ
Anniversary Amidst the Elements
Ten years together, and we chose Komodo to mark it—aboard Dirga Kabila Boat, a decision we’ll cherish. The intimacy of four cabins made it feel like our own floating home. At sunrise, we watched dragons patrol Rinca’s shore; by midday, we were floating above Crystal Rock, hand-in-hand, surrounded by parrotfish and coral gardens. The boat’s design is thoughtful: spacious common areas, excellent dive platform, cabins with privacy and charm. The crew celebrated our anniversary with a private dinner on the sandbar at Taka Makassar—lanterns, local musicians, a cake made with coconut and palm sugar. Magical. My only small note: more varied breakfast options would be welcome, though the fresh papaya and eggs were delicious. Evenings, we’d sit on deck, sipping wine as bats swirled from Kalong’s mangroves. Dirga Kabila didn’t just host our milestone; it elevated it with quiet grace.
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Ellie K. Blomgren
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
En stilla lyxresa i Komodo med Dirga Kabila
Vi valde Dirga Kabila Boat för vår babymoon – en av de få gånger vi kunnat ta oss bort från jobbet i Stockholm utan stress. Med 22 meter och fyra cabiner kändes den lagom intim, särskilt med bara sju gäster ombord. Vår master suite var stilren: ljusa träytor, ren linne-känsla och ett badrum som kändes nästan för stort för en båt. Det var tydligt att designen från 2017 hållit sig smakfullt tidlös. Itinerariet tog oss till Manta Point och Kanawa Island, och det var vid Kanawa som vi stod hand i hand i gryningen, såg havet skimra och kände att tiden faktiskt stod stilla. Snorklingen där är world class – det säger en del från en som är van vid Östafrikas rev. Kaptenslaget var diskret men aldrig frånvarande, och lunchen på däck med fisk som nyss var i havet var enkel men perfekt. Lite synd att wifi var lite spotty, men kanske det var just poängen. Vi hade gärna haft en dag till – kanske till Rinca Island, för att se draken på nära håll. Det enda som kändes något suboptimalt var att duschen ibland tappade tryck, men ingen större sak. Den här typen av slow travel, med rätt båt och rätt rytm, känns som den enda vuxna formen av semester. Dirga Kabila Boat levererade stillheten vi behövde.
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Zivilia Minaj
🇩🇪Berlin, DE
Reconnect with Nature and Friends
Dari Rantauprapat, aku ajak 5 teman SMA untuk reunion di atas kapal. Dirga Kabila Boat cukup besar untuk group, tapi tetap intimate. 5 hari sailing ke Manjarite dan Nusa Kode—tempat yang jarang dikunjungi mass tourism. Di Manjarite, kita hiking ke puncak, lalu langsung jump ke crystal water. Sensasi itu? Priceless. Mereka sediakan kayak dan paddleboard—aku spent hours explore bay kecil. Aku di Standard Cabin, dan meskipun agak sempit, sangat cozy. AC works well, tapi suara mesin agak terdengar malam hari. Tapi itu tidak ganggu tidurku. Makanan? So good—especially the spiced coconut fish curry. Malam terakhir, kita bakar sate sambil dengerin live acoustic dari crew. Ini bukan sekadar trip—ini memory yang dibangun perlahan.
Honeymoon with Ocean Views
Setelah nikah di Ubud, kami lanjut ke Komodo untuk honeymoon singkat. Dirga Kabila Boat jadi pilihan karena kapasitasnya kecil—hanya 4 cabin, jadi lebih private. Kami ke Bidadari Beach dan Kanawa Island, dua spot yang photogenic banget. Di Kanawa, kita snorkel bareng white tip reef sharks—tidak menakutkan, malah peaceful. Kabin kami (Master Suite) punya bathtub kecil di luar—mandi sambil lihat sunset? Unbeatable. Makanan mostly local, tapi mereka accommodate request untuk gluten-free. Crew selalu panggil nama kita, bikin feel like family. Hanya satu wish: lebih banyak candlelit dinner setup. Tapi overall, every moment felt curated, not forced. This is slow luxury at its best.
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Cora M.
🇺🇸San Francisco, US
Alone, Yet Deeply Cared For
Solo travel can feel exposed, but on Dirga Kabila Boat, I felt safely held. The crew treated me not as an anomaly but as a natural part of the journey. My cabin, though labeled ‘Standard,’ was far from it—polished wood, crisp linens, a small reading lamp angled perfectly. At Kanawa Island, I spent hours floating above the coral, watching the reef breathe with the current. The clarity near the drop-off was exceptional. Back on board, the cook offered me a turmeric-infused tea after learning I’d felt slightly seasick in the morning—small kindnesses like that defined the trip. Wi-Fi was nearly nonexistent past Kalong Island, but I didn’t miss it. The boat’s size—just 22 meters—meant every moment felt intentional, not diluted by scale.
Solitude and Depth in Komodo
As a solo traveler, I value vessels that don’t force sociability. Dirga Kabila Boat allowed me to drift between connection and quiet—reading on deck at Bidadari Beach, then joining others for a dive at Pink Beach. The coral there is still resilient, though not as dense as ten years ago. Still, the reef fish dazzled in the sun. The Master Suite was a calm retreat, cool even in afternoon heat. I appreciated the lack of air-con noise—natural ventilation done right. One evening, anchored off Gili Lawa, the captain pointed out a nesting site for orange-lipped sea kraits. That kind of quiet insight elevated the trip. My only note: the tender ride could be bumpy in chop, but that’s Komodo, not the boat. The crew’s knowledge of tides and tectonics was quietly impressive.